Are endler fish like guppies?

Question

I just found some endler fish at my LPS and bought 8 of them (6 female and 2 male). The lady working there was new and not very helpful. She told me to treat them like my guppies and they would do fine. Was she correct? What exactly are endlers? Why don`t any major petstores sell them?

Answer 1

not only are they very much like guppies, but they will breed with guppies and give you a very neat hybrid.

they are livebearers and survive in the same conditions. However, I think the Endlers are more unique myself. very pretty fish that is easy to raise. have fun!

Answer 2

They're a different type of guppy, a less ordered fish for pet stores because they're not very commonly available.

The lady at the LFS was correct. They are just a different form of guppies, and will actually crossbreed with other guppies if you put them in the same tank.

Guppies have three groups: Fancy guppies, which are the ones you see the most, feeder guppies, who are . . . well, feeder guppies (although I think they're actually really colorful), and then there are endlers, who are just a sort of different group.

Anyways, keep up with water changes and they'll be fine.

Answer 3

I have 6 endlers and they have behaved exctly like my guppies. I keep thenm in the same temp.,feed them just like my other livebearers, and they are doing great. I`ve had them about 6 months and put a few guppies in with them. They get along fine. I just got a batch of pure endler fry and guppy/endler fry so, I can`t wait to see what fish come from their breeding. Enjoy!!! I am not sure why Petco and Petsmart don`t carry them. It can`t be the expense as, my endlers were @ the same price as my guppies. Ask one of the managers next time your there.

Answer 4

http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_Poeci...

That looks like its got some good info on the Endler Fish.  I think they are actually a type of guppy, they look just like them.